SPICED BAKED APPLES

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I LOVE harvesttime and being able to cook with all the fresh produce gathered from gardens and groves. Since there's so much of everything, I try to be creative by enhancing old recipes with slight variations. That's what happened with these baked apples. The spices and touch of orange make the flavor just perfect! -Lorraine Chausse Cornwall, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large baking apples

Steps:

Combine raisins, nuts and orange zest; set aside. In a saucepan, bring brown sugar, water, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Core apples and place in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; fill with raisin mixture. Pour sugar mixture over and around apples. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until apples are tender. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 3g protein.